Comparative Economics in a Transforming World Economy (Irwin Series in Economics) - Hardcover

Rosser, J. Barkley; Rosser, Marina V.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0256130957 ISBN 13: 9780256130959

Publisher: Irwin Professional Publishing, 1996

Synopsis

This comparative economics text begins with a general theoretical and historical discussion of economic systems, and then presents case studies for each broad topic. The economics of Islam is discussed, and countries studied include Iran, Mexico, Korea, Poland, Germany and the former Soviet Union.

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Review

"Rosser and Rosser's wide ranging book provides an engrossing and up-to-date introduction, not just to capitalism and socialism in their various forms, but also to the 'new traditionalism,' as found in such countries as Iran. Their emphasis on the political and religious factors complementing particular economic forces in shaping economic institutions is particularly insightful."--Frederic L. Pryor, Senior Research Scholar, Swarthmore College "With the fall of Soviet Union, the cold war debate on socialism vs. capitalism is out, and the discourse on the systemic approach to public policy is in. Barkley and Marina Rosser's presentation of the mosaic of world economic systems is theoretically rigorous and factually interesting. It challenges students analytically and offers them a new vantage point for examining the complexities of our societies. It is an attractive textbook, and a good read!"--Sohrab Behdad, Professor and John E. Harris Chair in Economics, Denison University "With the collapse of communism, economics has struggled to redefine itself and find a new direction. In this book the Rossers push for an economics that is exceedingly relevant for understanding the ongoing changes in the global economy. They weave together theory and history to explain socialism's origins, inner workings, collapse, and transformation, as well as alternative paths in Western Europe and Asia. I highly recommend this book for undergraduate and graduate courses in comparative economic systems and political economy."--Peter J. Boettke, Deputy Director, James M. Buchanan Center for Political Economy, George Mason University "This text is an outstanding achievement in a field that has been in flux since the epochal changes in Russia and Eastern Europe. The authors demonstrate the continuing relevance of the comparative-systems approach by illustrating the extraordinary diversity in contemporary societies, from the market socialism of China to the worker-managed socialism of Slovenia to the new social arrangements in 'traditional' societies such as Iran. This is an important text that greatly improves the choices for systems courses."--Satyananda J. Gabriel, Department of Economics, Mount Holyoke College

About the Author

J. Barkley Rosser, Jr., is Professor of Economics at James Madison University.

Edition details

• Publisher: Irwin Professional Publishing
• Publication date: 1996
• ISBN 10: 0256130957
• ISBN 13: 9780256130959
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 544